Is it normal that the USB WiFi adapter works on my PC without installing the drivers for it? Yes. Most likely what has happened is that Windows (probably Windows 10) has detected the device and contacted the update servers at Microsoft and downloaded the needed driver for that adapter.
How do I get my computer to recognize my wireless adapter?
- Right click Start.
- Select Device Manager.
- Select Network Adapters.
- Click on the network adapter name.
- Right click the network adapter.
- Select Update driver.
- Click Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Once the steps are complete, click Close.
How do I install a wireless adapter in Windows 10?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYowzxX0w3g
How do I reinstall my wireless adapter without WiFi?
- Press Windows key + X and select device manager.
- Expand network adapter.
- Right click on the driver and uninstall it.
- Restart the computer and check the functionality."
How do I fix my WiFi adapter driver problem?
- Use the built-in troubleshooters. ...
- Update your drivers. ...
- Change your network properties. ...
- Check your antivirus. ...
- Make sure that the necessary services are running. ...
- Use netsh command. ...
- Reinstall your network driver. ...
- Perform a System Restore.
How do I find my wireless Driver Windows 10?
To check the version number of the driver, right-click on the wireless driver entry in Device Manager, choose 'Network adapters' and then click Properties. Select the 'Driver' tab and view details. If all looks well, it means you have installed the correct version of the driver.16 nov 2020